Perry finds Williams for the 80-yard Navy TD (0:30)
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2019 Schedule
1-2, 6th in American Athletic - East
Perry runs, passes Navy past outclassed East Carolina 42-10
Malcolm Perry ran for four touchdowns, threw for two scores and accounted for 307 yards in offense to guide Navy to a 42-10 rout of defenseless East Carolina on Saturday.
Ahlers leads East Carolina past Gardner-Webb 48-9
Holton Ahlers threw for a touchdown and ran for two more as East Carolina rolled past Gardner-Webb 48-9 on Saturday.
Ahlers connects with Proehl for 20-yard East Carolina TD (0:25)
Pinnix scores 13-yard East Carolina TD (0:29)
McKay, stout defense lead NC State past East Carolina 34-6
Matthew McKay ran for two touchdowns and threw for another in his first start at quarterback while North Carolina State shut down East Carolina's ground game to beat the Pirates 34-6 in Saturday's season opener for both teams.
NC State's McKay scores 2nd rushing TD of the day (0:29)
Hines finds himself wide open for the NC State TD (0:30)
After 45 yard gain, NC State's McKay powers into end zone for TD (1:06)
Ingram jumps in front of the receiver for the NC State INT (0:50)
Knight gets NC State on the board (0:39)
ECU bans two players after alleged car break-in
Two East Carolina players have been suspended from the team indefinitely after they were accused of breaking into a car.
From Ohio State to Kansas, what to expect from every first-year coach
Which new coaches need to win right away? Which ones are in rebuilding years? We break down the expectations for each new coach in 2019.
Ex-Clemson, E. Carolina RB Dye drowns in lake
Former Clemson and East Carolina running back Tyshon Dye, 25, drowned Friday during a family outing at Richard B. Russell State Park in Georgia when he tired in the water and could not make it to shore..
NCAA denies extra year to AAC's reigning DPOY
East Carolina defensive end Nate Harvey's appeal for an additional year of eligibility has been rejected by the NCAA.
Virginia Tech backs out of East Carolina games
Virginia Tech is backing out of three games against East Carolina, announcing that it is replacing September's scrubbed game and pulling out of scheduled games against the Pirates in 2023 and 2025.
ECU hires coach Houston from JMU, new AD
East Carolina hired athletic director Jon Gilbert, who then announced that James Madison Dukes coach Mike Houston would now coach the Pirates.
NC State center punches way in for TD (0:25)
NC State interception sets up Gallaspy TD (0:30)
NC State's Meyers stretches for 24-yard TD (0:30)
Gallaspy gallops in for TD (0:21)
NC State's Harmon lays out for terrific TD catch (0:27)
Adam Rittenberg ESPN Senior Writer
Charlotte athletic director Mike Hill releases a statement that the school has withdrawn a contract offer to James Madison coach Mike Houston because Houston still plans to pursue other jobs. Houston likely will take the East Carolina job instead. Charlotte could turn to Matt Canada, Maryland's acting head coach for the past season, or other candidates for its vacancy.
ECU fires Montgomery after 9 wins in 3 seasons
Scottie Montgomery, who went 9-26 in his three seasons at East Carolina, was fired Thursday. Defensive coordinator David Blackwell will coach the Pirates' season finale.
Adam Rittenberg ESPN Senior Writer
East Carolina could be the top Group of 5 job in this coaching cycle. James Madison coach Mike Houston had been considered a top candidate for ECU but likely will be the next coach at Charlotte. Matt Canada, who served as Maryland interim coach this season, will be in the mix. Arkansas State coach Blake Anderson could be, too.
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2019 American Standings
| EAST | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| UCF | 0-0 | 3-0 |
| Temple | 0-0 | 2-0 |
| Cincinnati | 0-0 | 2-1 |
| South Florida | 0-0 | 1-2 |
| UConn | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| East Carolina | 0-1 | 1-2 |
| WEST | CONF | OVR |
| Navy | 1-0 | 2-0 |
| Memphis | 0-0 | 3-0 |
| SMU | 0-0 | 3-0 |
| Tulane | 0-0 | 2-1 |
| Tulsa | 0-0 | 1-2 |
| Houston | 0-0 | 1-2 |
2019 Team Leaders
Team Stats
Passing Yards191.798th
Rushing Yards163.377th
Points For21.3
Points Against28.3
2020 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Garcia | QB-PP | Committed | 77 |
| Ger-Cari Caldwell | WR | Committed | 76 |
| Sean Tucker | CB | Committed | 75 |
| Teylor Jackson | S | Committed | 75 |
| Shane Calhoun | TE-H | Committed | 75 |